Frank Ticheli is an American composer, which means he writes music. He was born in Monroe, Louisiana, in 1958. As a child, he studied music carefully and later learned at Southern Methodist University and the University of Michigan. These schools helped him become skilled in composition and music education.

Ticheli taught music at Trinity University and later became a professor at the University of Southern California. He also worked with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, writing pieces for musicians to perform. Some of his works, such as concert band pieces, became popular and are now played often.

He has won awards and scholarships for his music. This shows that many people value his talent and hard work. Ticheli has written for orchestra, chorus, chamber groups and concert bands. His music has been published and recorded, so people in many places can hear it. Today, he lives in Los Angeles and continues to be remembered for his creative music.